Oliver Perry Shiras

Oliver Perry Shiras

Biography of Oliver Perry Shiras

Biographic Details

  • Family Name (Surname): Shiras
  • First Name: Oliver
  • Middle Name: Perry
  • Date of Birth: October , 22 , 1833
  • Place of Birth (POB): Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania (US-PA, PA, 42, Pa., Penn., Penna.)
  • Date of Death: January , 7 , 1916
  • Place of Death (POD): Sea Breeze , Florida (US-FL, FL, 12, Fla., Fl., Flor.)
  • Gender Identity: Male
  • Race or Ethnicity: White

Oliver Perry Shiras Court Service Information

  • Court Name: United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa
  • Court Type: United States District Court
  • Appointment under the Presidency of: Chester A. Arthur ( Republican )
  • Judge Nomination vote date (as recorded in the Senate Executive Journal): 08/03/1882
  • New Seat
  • Authorization legislation: 22 Stat. 172
  • Referral of Nominations to Judiciary Committee Date: 08/03/1882
  • Committee action: Reported With Recommendation
  • Committee action date: 08/04/1882
  • Senate voice vote?: Yes
  • Senate vote Date (Confirmation Date): 08/04/1882
  • Commission Date: 08/04/1882
  • Date of Termination: 11/01/1903
  • Termination of function of Judge (specific reason): Retirement

Oliver Perry Shiras in the Law School

  • Name of School: Ohio University
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)
  • Law Degree Year: 1853

Second Law School Attendance

  • Law Degree (Name of School): Ohio University
  • Degree: Master of Arts (A.M.)
  • Law Degree Year: 1856

Third Law School Attendance

  • Law Degree (Name of School): Yale Law School
  • Degree: Bachelor of Laws ( LL.B.)
  • Law Degree Year: 1856

Oliver Perry Shiras Career Path

Employment:

  • Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1856-1882, 1903-1916
  • U.S. Army judge advocate and first lieutenant, 1862-1863
  • City councilman, Dubuque, Iowa

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